Stephanie Guza

The board meeting agenda included reviews of student enrollment data, financial reports, and student activity accounts. Leadership reports were provided by the Superintendent, Principals, and department coordinators. Key business items involved the approval of various personnel contracts, non-licensed staff procedures, and compensation schedules. The board reviewed and approved district policy updates, membership in educational associations, and student enrollment requests. New business discussions covered the proposed budget for the upcoming school year, MSHSL membership resolution, approval of various student and district handbooks, and the authorization of bids for services such as bread, dairy, and petroleum products. The board also addressed resolutions related to employee benefits, LEA authorization, and the acceptance of gifts and grants.

The board discussed several items, including student enrollment trends and a financial report covering student activity accounts, operating cash flow, and budget updates. Leadership reports highlighted playground grants, staffing updates, MCA math data, and food service program participation. Business items included approval of policies regarding violence prevention, curriculum development, and artificial intelligence usage. The board also addressed governmental lease-purchase agreements, a memorandum of agreement with the city, acceptance of grants, and reviewed future technology and security policies.

The board meeting included a review of student enrollment, the Student Activity Fund, and the monthly financial report. Key actions involved approving payment of bills, updating the 2025-2026 school calendar for an early dismissal and a make-up in-service day, and the second reading of three school policies. The board established facility and equipment use fees for the 2026-2027 school year, approved a resolution for the issuance of general obligation school building bonds, and accepted health and dental insurance renewals. Additionally, the board approved a resolution for the acceptance of gifts, donations, and grants.

The board approved the hiring of teachers for the Summer Bounce Back Program and authorized several teaching contracts, including a 2026-2028 High School Principal contract and both Tier 3 and Tier 4 teacher contracts for English-Language Arts positions. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of volunteer coaches for the baseball and softball programs.

The Board of Education discussed a potential building bond project, including project timelines and preparations for a special election. Representatives from Nexus Solutions and RW Baird presented details regarding ballot questions, borrowing specifics, tax impacts, and procedural steps for the building bond referendum. The Board directed the administration to collaborate with consultants to submit required documentation to the Minnesota Department of Education for formal review.